Terrorism in China amid several explosions; number of dead and wounded unknown

Published: 22.05.14 , 07:57

BEIJING - Attackers crashed a pair of vehicles and tossed explosives in an attack Thursday near an open air market in the capital of China's volatile northwestern region of Xinjiang, leaving an unknown number of people dead and injured, state media reported.

The official Xinhua News Agency said several people were rushed to hospital and flames and heavy smoke were seen at the scene, which was cordoned off. (Associated Press)